Zane Lowe hosts new series 'Soundchain'

03 June 2014

Alex Butler

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World renowned tastemaker, DJ and presenter, Zane Lowe, is set to host a brand new seven part TV series, Soundchain, featuring live performances and in-depth interviews with some of the biggest and most exciting names in music.

Created in partnership with Relentless Energy Drink, the music chat show will premiere on MTV UK’s flagship music channel, MTV Music on Sunday 6th July at 9.30pm, with each 30 minute show focusing on one featured artist.

In a musical landscape where fans rarely gain in-depth, up-close and personal insights into their favourite artists, Relentless Ultra Presents Soundchain celebrates today’s most influential music talent through a mixture of captivating interviews, exclusive live performances and videos. While shining a light on today’s most important new musical talent, these shows also provide a fascinating platform for host Zane Lowe to discuss each artist’s influences and the next generation of emerging artists who they’ve inspired.

Each show in the series will focus on a different artist, telling the story of their personal journey from grassroots to global stardom, the key events that shaped their career and the obstacles they have had to overcome and commitment they’ve made to reach the very top of their game. As well as the inspirations behind their craft and success, each artist will also discuss the next wave of emerging acts who are keeping them passionate about new music, providing a fascinating insight into the musical heroes of the future.

Underpinning the breadth and diversity of musical genres featured on Relentless Ultra Presents Soundchain, the artists confirmed to appear range from across the spectrum of rock, hip-hop and dance.

Singer songwriter Ed Sheeran will be performing three brand new songs from his eagerly anticipated forthcoming album ‘x’. Platinum selling Glastonbury headliners Kasabian and electronic dance duo Chase & Status will also be performing live and discussing their musical inspirations past, present and future with Zane. The line-up for the seven-part series is completed by Queens of the Stone Age, legendary rapper Nas, singer songwriter and BRIT nominee, Jake Bugg and Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro. Shows will be filmed in unique studio settings around the world including Los Angeles, London, Slovenia and New York.

As well as tuning in to Relentless Ultra Presents Soundchain on MTV Music, viewers will also be able to interact with the #Soundchain experience via MTV and Relentless social media channels, including ‘tweet to win’ prizes: -